People
Virginia Haworth-Galt
Summary of professional role
Virginia Haworth-Galt is the Chief Executive of Artswork, national youth arts development agency. Artswork was established in 1987 and specialises in supporting work with young people at risk aged 12-25. Work is divided into 2 key strands:
Direct project work, providing creative opportunities (including training) for young people, as part of this work Artswork is the regional agency for the Arts Award in the South East;
Provision of creative professional development resources for the wide range of professionals working with young people.
Artswork runs ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) which offers support and information for youth arts professionals across England. Artswork also runs 'Artsplan' training and publications which provide a portfolio of over 20 courses (some accredited). Courses are delivered at training centres in all 9 regions.
Why I am involved in the Training Observatory
Artswork has been involved in the development of the Training Observatory since it's inception and continues to support the development of the Observatory. The Training Observatory offers a chance to improve access to, and the quality of, training provision for professionals working with young people in volatile and challenging situations. The driving forward of standards and the creation of clearer signposting and guidance for people working directly with the target group will ultimately benefit the lives of young people.
Area of expertise/interest
Artswork brings an extensive, national, knowledge of continuing professional development in the youth arts field (specifically with young people at risk). In addition Artswork has an expert track record of recruiting and supporting trainers. Artswork created the first 'Youth Arts Learning Passport' which has enabled countless professionals to plan their own cpd pathways.
Contact:
Artswork
t: 02380 682 535
e: info@artswork.org.uk
http://www.artswork.org.uk/